Archive for September, 2009
Iroquois County Mitigation Meeting September 17th
Community leaders, township officials and the public are invited to Iroquois County’s Mitigation Planning Meeting Thursday, September 17th. The 6 pm meeting is being held in the County Board Room at the Administrative Center in Watseka. Stakeholders who attended the mitigation plan kick-off meeting in April will learn about the next steps in advancing toward [...]
RED CROSS FUNDRAISER SEPT. 12th in WATSEKA
The Iroquois County Chapter of the Red Cross welcomes the public to its Pancake & Sausage Breakfast Saturday, Sept 12th at the Masonic Lodge in Watseka. Serving from 7 – 11 am, this is a fundraiser for the local chapter. “Your chance to say ‘Thanks’ to dedicated volunteers. Tickets are available in advance from Red [...]
H1N1 (Swine flu): 10 things you need to know
Educate yourself about H1N1 By The Associated Press Tuesday, September 1, 2009 9:40 AM CDT ATLANTA (AP) – Since it first emerged in April, the global swine flu epidemic has sickened more than 1 million Americans and killed about 500. It’s also spread around the world, infecting tens of thousands and killing nearly 2,000. This [...]
PREPARE FOR H1N1; ‘Big Influx’ of flu likely
Homeland chief: ‘Big Influx’ of swine flu likely By The Associated Press Wednesday, September 2, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) – Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Wednesday that people should expect “a big influx” of swine flu cases this fall and prepare as best they can. “The best thing we all can do are the very [...]